With just a few luxury tents overlooking a permanent water source, it offers an intimate safari experience that captures the spirit of Botswana’s untamed wilderness.
Location
Nestled deep in Botswana’s Mababe Depression and overlooking a permanent waterhole where some of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife gather, Mokete Camp feels wonderfully remote and untouched. Accessible by light aircraft or helicopter, it’s the perfect base for immersing yourself in the wild, far from the crowds.
Rooms
With just nine spacious canvas suites, Mokete offers a perfect blend of comfort and connection with nature. Each tent has its own private deck, with both indoor and outdoor showers. The retractable roof is a favourite; you can fall asleep under the stars and wake up to the sounds of the bush. The decor is elegant yet understated, using natural tones and textures that complement the surroundings beautifully.
Amenities
The camp’s communal areas are relaxed, with a cosy lounge, a plunge pool, and a firepit that comes alive in the evenings. Meals are a highlight here; casual buffets by day and intimate dinners under the vast African sky. While there’s Wi-Fi if you need it, the real charm is in the face-to-face connections by the fire, sharing stories and spotting nocturnal wildlife.
Activities
Game drives are the heart of the Mokete experience, with morning and afternoon outings that reveal the drama of the bush. Think elephants at the waterhole and lions on the hunt. Night drives offer a chance to see the wild after dark, and soon walking safaris will be available for a deeper connection with the land. For a truly unique perspective, optional helicopter flights show the endless beauty of the Mababe from above.
Sustainability
Mokete Camp is built with respect for the environment and community. Fully solar-powered and off-grid, it uses recycled water and local produce to reduce its footprint. Single-use plastics are kept at bay with filtered water systems, and the team works closely with nearby villages, helping support local livelihoods and conservation efforts.
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January
January is the heart of the wet season, with heavy downpours usually in the late afternoons, which is a great excuse to watch the storm from the luxury of your camp or lodge. Much of the wildlife is still there it may just take a little longer to find as its more dispersed due to the surrounding surface water. This time of year is hot, and aside from the rainshowers it's sunny. This is the best time to see the Zebra and Wildebeest migration as well as large flocks of flamingos down in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Rates are lower during the wet season.
February
February is also one of the warmer months, and is defined by both sunshine and heavy storms, which making it another great time for photography. It's now that the Central Kalahari begins waking up, with herds of game coming to graze the lush grassland. Again the peak migration should be in the Makgadikgadi now with large herds of wildebeest and zebra in the area. Game viewing is still great in many areas of the Okavango Delta with many of the dried camps on the western side top choice.
March
The wet season slowly comes to an end, leaving hot, drier days. There is still some rain, but only for short periods during the afternoon. Enjoy the green scenery and the lower accommodation rates. Towards the end of March the wildlife in the Central Kalahari really begins to pick up as large numbers of plains game head in the pans and Valleys. This is a great time of year to combine the Central Kalahari and Okavango Delta.
April
April is a fine month to visit Botswana, as the nights become cooler and sleeping is easier. Breeding season is underway for plains game, so keep an eye out for the clashing males attempting to woo the females out on the savannahs. Along with the breeding season comes more predator activity as the young animals are easy pickings. This is peak game viewing time in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve making it an integral part of any itinerary.
May
With the rainy season at an end, the temperature falls, making bush excursions more pleasant. Nights can be a little chilly, so you'll probably need an extra layer if you're heading out on an evening game drive. Skies become clearer and there are fewer mosquitoes. This is one of our favourite months to travel and also marks the final month before the peak season rates kick in in most camps.
June
June is the middle of winter in Botswana, and is one of the best times to visit the country. Days are pleasantly warm, and nights are spent tucked up cosily in your camp or lodge. Wildlife becomes concentrated around waterholes making it easier to spot. This is a great time to visit the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe.
July
With warm sunny days, and cool nights, July is the perfect time to be in Botswana. Although this is the dry season, it's a great time to enjoy a traditional mokoro canoe trip as floodwaters begin to rise in the Okavango Delta, flowing down from the highlands of Angola.
August
The temperature begins to rise again in August, but it's still a superb time for game viewing, and the Makgadikgadi Pans are now accessible through until October. Water is now scarce in many of the parks, making game viewing easy. It's a good time to visit Savute and Linyanti.
September
Days in September are hot with sunny blue skies, and the nights are no longer cold. It does get quite dusty out in the bush thanks to many months without rain, and game viewing is excellent as predators and prey alike hunt to find water.
October
October is warmer, and safari activities take place during early mornings and late afternoons to avoid the worst of the heat. This is one of the final month before the rains come and the ground is at its driest making for exceptional game viewing. If you don’t mind hot days this is one of the peak game viewing months
November
November remains hot, but the rains return mid-month, bringing the plains and forests back to life. If you want to see young animals being born, and lots of predator action, this is the month to come. With rates dropping in November and the rains often falling later on in the month the first 2 weeks of November are a very popular time to travel. It also ties in nicely with great weather in Cape Town and the garden route.
December
The rainy season is now in full swing with often short heavy down pours int he evening, days are still mostly sunny. landscapes are lush and there is plenty of wildlife activity as the newborns flourish.
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